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Re: Burning question!
I would like to thank to Rob and Ned for good advises.
According to Robert Phillips:
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> To see if it really burns oil or if it is just leaking:
Yeah, it is really burning. My engine doesn't leak the
engine oil no more. It used, about two years ago, but, some
how it stopped. And if it does, it is about 5 drops a day.
> #2. Pull out one or all spark plugs and see what they look like. If they
Since my car is not here physically, I will check the spark
plug when I go home for christmas.
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> #3. Last thing, I almost forgot. Does it smoke?? If it doesn't smoke,
Uh, yes and no. It does not have visual white nor
black smoke from tail pipe, but, somehow, it looks rich than
usual. Also, I can smell gasoline from tail pipe, and
sometime, like, when it rains, it smells rotten.
> #4. Last, Last thing: if you suspect that the engine is wornout, which it
I will remember this when I go home.
Again, thank much.
P.S. one more question.
I have not replaced my OXS sensor since 60K. Now i
have about 120K on it. Is it time to be serviced or what?
What would be a outcome of not checking it? thanks.
Peter